Contact Lens Could Measure Glucose Levels

Contact Lens Could Measure Glucose Levels

by | March 9, 2015 | Medical

This may sound familiar; a company is working on creating a smart contact lens that can continuously measure an individual’s glucose levels. No, it’s not Google. Medella Health in Kitchener, Ontario is also working towards the same goal. Founded by...
Draw a Wearable Sensor with a Pen [video]

Draw a Wearable Sensor with a Pen [video]

by | March 5, 2015 | Health, Medical

The key to wearable Health Tech devices is to have inexpensive sensors that can collect the desired biometric data. The problem is that these can be expensive or complicated to use. So how about sensors that you can just draw on your skin where you need one? It sounds...
Printed Armband Provides Fever Alert

Printed Armband Provides Fever Alert

by | February 27, 2015 | Health, Medical

This is a wonderful time for wearable Health Tech. Many separate industries are all maturing at the same time, creating a synergy that is raising all boats. Wearables are benefiting enormously from the low-cost and high-quality components that have been developed for...
Insulin Pump and Monitor Approved by FDA

Insulin Pump and Monitor Approved by FDA

by | February 20, 2015 | Medical

In December, the FDA approved a system that includes an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. This has provides the advantage of getting blood glucose levels throughout the day and night, providing more accurate control and insulin dosages....